US Business
Intel Enters Deal to Sell NAND Memory Unit to SK Hynix
The U.S. semiconductor giant has reached a deal to sell its flash-memory manufacturing business to South Korea’s SK Hynix Inc. for about $9 billion.
Articles by Erin Slifka
US Business
Universal Tosses Cinemas a Lifeline While Testing New Distribution Model
The Comcast-owned studio is releasing substantially more films to theaters this holiday season as it tries to spur attendance for troubled cinemas—and boost its push to reset distribution norms.
Events
Missouri Lights On After School
You’re invited to a virtual celebration for Missouri Lights On Afterschool on October 22, 2020 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, hosted by the Missouri Afterschool Network. Lights On Afterschool is an annual event where […]
Education
Crowder College Roughrider eNews – October 19
(Joplin, MO) – Stay up to date on news from Crowder College and know what’s happening on and off campus: Academics Academic calendar for Fall 2020. Make sure you know the important dates! Priority enrollment for Spring 2021 […]
US Business
ConocoPhillips to Buy Shale Rival Concho for $9.7 Billion
The all-stock transaction would be the largest U.S. oil deal since the pandemic began roiling energy markets, as companies seek to bulk up to ride out weak demand and low prices.
Entertainment
Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex Surpasses Original Goal
Joplin, Missouri – The Harry M. Cornell Arts & Entertainment Complex is pleased to announce exceeding the original $16 million commitment goal! At present, 263 individuals, businesses, foundations, and community organizations have committed $16,216,252 in […]
US Business
Farmers Stick With Trump, Despite Trade-War Pain
Many in agriculture say they believe a Biden presidency would bring stricter environmental regulations and higher taxes than the incumbent. “I’ll take the good with the bad.”
US Business
Auto Makers Grapple With Battery-Fire Risks in Electric Vehicles
The companies are confronting a new challenge in their race to sell more electric cars: battery-related fires leading to vehicle recalls and safety probes.
US Business
China Economy Grows 4.9% as Rest of World Struggles With Coronavirus
The third-quarter results put China’s economy back toward its pre-coronavirus trajectory half a year after the pandemic gutted it.
US Business
Holiday Delivery Crunch Starts Early This Year
Both FedEx and UPS have told some of their largest shippers that most of their capacity is already spoken for. The outlook has sent retailers on the hunt for alternatives.